Chery T21 2014 User manual

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CHERY T21
Service Manual
2014
FOREWORD
This manual contains on-vehicle diagnosis
and service procedures for Chery T21.
It is very important to read and be familiar
with this manual thoroughly for proper repair
and maintenance. This manual should be
kept in a handy place for quick and easy
reference.
The contents in this manual, including all
illustrations and specifications, are current at
the time of printing. Any modifications
involving with repair and maintenance occur,
relevant information supplementary to this
volume will be made available at Chery
dealers.
Chery Automobile Co., Ltd. reserves all
rights. Specifications and contents in this
manual are subject to change without
notification, and Chery Automobile Co., Ltd.
takes no legal obligations and
responsibilities.
All rights reserved. Any unit or individual
shall not reproduce or copy this manual in
any form or by any means, or transmit it on
the network by any form for any purpose
without written permission of Chery
Automobile Co., Ltd.
This manual only applies to the models
listed below:
T21 2.0L MT
T21 2.0L CVT
CAUTION:
This manual is only for specialized
technicians. If non-specialized or uncertified
individuals privately perform repairs or
maintenance only referring to this manual or
without proper equipment and tools, it may
damage the customer's vehicle and hurt you
and other persons nearby.
In order to prevent dangerous operation and
damage to the vehicle, be sure to follow the
instructions shown below:
- The contents in this manual must be read
thoroughly. Have a good understanding of
all the contents written in the
PRECAUTION of "INTRODUCTION"
section.
- Before performing the repair procedures,
be sure to wear safety equipment properly
to avoid personal injury.
- When performing the repair procedures,
be sure to use specified and
recommended tools to prevent damage to
the customer's vehicle. Be sure to confirm
the safety of technicians before operating
to avoid personal injury.
- If a part needs to be replaced, use Chery
genuine part with the same part number.
Do not use any inferior quality part.
- Observe the "WARNING" and
"CAUTION" in this manual carefully in
order to reduce the risk of personal injury
and vehicle damage due to improper
operation during service and
maintenance.

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FOREWORD
INTRODUCTION
PREPARATION
SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS
MAINTENANCE
SQR484F ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
SQR484F ENGINE MECHANICAL
SQR484F FUEL SUPPLY SYSTEM
SQR484F EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
SQR484F INTAKE SYSTEM
SQR484F EXHAUST SYSTEM
SQR484F COOLING SYSTEM
SQR484F LUBRICATION SYSTEM
SQR484F IGNITION SYSTEM
SQR484F STARTING SYSTEM
SQR484F CHARGING SYSTEM
QR525MHE TRANSMISSION
QR019CHB CVT
CLUTCH
DRIVE SHAFT
DIFFERENTIAL
AXLE
SUSPENSION
TIRE AND WHEEL
BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM
BRAKE
PARKING BRAKE

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STEERING COLUMN
HYDRAULIC ASSIST STEERING
ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING
AIR CONDITIONING
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
SEAT BELT
ENGINE IMMOBILIZER
LIGHTING SYSTEM
WIPER AND WASHER
DOOR LOCK
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
AUDIO SYSTEM
REVERSING RADAR SYSTEM
HORN
OTHER SYSTEM
WINDSHIELD/WINDOW GLASS
REAR VIEW MIRROR
INSTRUMENT PANEL
SEAT
ENGINE HOOD/DOOR
EXTERIOR
INTERIOR
BODY DIMENSIONS
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INTRODUCTION
SERVICE INFORMATION 02-3
How to Use This Manual 02-3
Preparation 02-4
Service Operation 02-7
VEHICLE INFORMATION 02-11
Vehicle Identification Information 02-11
Symbols 02-14
CIRCUIT DIAGNOSIS 
INFORMATION 02-15
How to Use Tester 02-15
ECM Control System 
Troubleshooting 02-15
Diagnosis and Troubleshooting 02-16
Circuit Simulation Test 02-17
Precautions for Control Module and 
Electrical Components Inspection 02-19
How to Check Connector 02-21
CIRCUIT INFORMATION 02-22
How to Read Circuit Diagram 02-22
Circuit Diagram Index 02-26
ABBREVIATION TABLE 02-28
Abbreviation Table 02-28

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INTRODUCTION
SERVICE INFORMATION
How to Use This Manual
1. General information
This manual includes all the necessary procedures for service operations.
These procedures can be divided into following three categories:
Diagnosis
Removal and installation, replacement, disassembly and assembly, inspection and adjustment
Inspection
The following procedures are omitted from this manual. However, they must be performed.
Use a transmission carrier or lifter to perform the operations.
Clean all the removed parts.
Perform a visual check.
This manual includes the following prompt information:
2. Service procedure
Illustrations attached with the service procedure are used to identify components, show the assembling
relevance of parts, and explain the visual check for parts. Removal and installation procedures are
explained in words.
Service procedures include:
Detailed removal and installation instruction
Illustration
Torque specifications
Specifications
Sometimes, the illustrations of similar models are used. In this case, minor details may be different from
the actual vehicle.
3. Diagnosis procedure
Diagnosis procedures are divided as below:
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
DTC is an important hint when troubleshooting is difficult to simulate. The malfunction can be
diagnosed quickly and accurately by performing the specified DTC diagnosis and check.
Problem symptoms table
Malfunction locations can be determined quickly by troubleshooting in accordance with the symptom
type.
4. Specifications
This manual categorizes specifications as below:
Torque specifications
Clearance specifications
Capacity specifications
WARNING This indicates that injuries to you or other people may happen.
CAUTION This indicates that damage to repairing components may
happen.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Dispose of the waste materials according to local regulations.
HINT Provide additional information to help you with the service
operations.

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Preparation
1. Preparation for vehicle service
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1Attire Always wear a clean uniform.
A hat and safety shoes must be worn.
2Vehicle Protection Before starting work, prepare radiator grille cover, fender cover, seat
cover and floor mat.
3Safety Operation
When working with two or more persons, be sure to check safety each
other.
When working with engine running, make sure to provide ventilation
for exhaust gas in workshop.
If working on high temperature, high pressure, rotating, moving, or
vibrating parts, be sure to wear appropriate safety equipment and take
extra care not to injure yourself or others.
When jacking up vehicle, be sure to support the specified location with
a safety stand.
Use appropriate safety equipment to lift vehicle.
4Preparation for Tools and
Measuring Gauge
Before starting work, prepare a tool stand, special tools, gauge, oil and
replacement parts.
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Removal and Installation,
Disassembly and
Assembly Operations
Diagnose after thoroughly understanding the proper service
procedures and reported problem.
Before removing parts, inspect the general condition of assembly to
check for any deformation or damage.
Take notes for the complicated assembly. For example, note the total
number of electrical connections, bolts, or hoses that are removed.
Add matchmarks to ensure that each component is assembled to its
original position. Temporarily mark the hoses and their joints as
necessary.
Clean and wash removed parts as necessary and assemble them
after a thorough inspection.
6Removed Parts
Place the removed parts in a separate box to avoid mixing them up
with new parts or contaminating new parts.
For non-reusable parts such as gaskets, O-rings, and self-locking
nuts, replace them with new ones as instructed in this manual.
Retain removed parts for customer inspection, if requested.

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2. Jacking up and supporting vehicle
Care must be taken when jacking up and supporting vehicle. Be sure to jack up and support vehicle at
proper locations.
a. Precautions for using a swing arm type lifter
Follow the safety procedures described in the instruction manual.
Keep vehicle stable when using a lifter to prevent vehicle from tilting during operation. Stabilize the
vehicle by adjusting the length of lifter arm and vehicle position.
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Lifter Center
Front

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b. Precautions for using a plate type lifter
Follow the safety procedures described in the instruction manual.
Use plate type lifter attachments (rubber lifting blocks) on the plate surface.
Service Operation
1. How to use fasteners
The reference values of fasteners and torque specifications in this service manual use metric unit.
Recycling all the fasteners (nuts, bolts, etc.) during maintenance and service operation is important for
assembly.
If it's impossible to recycle fasteners, be sure to use other fasteners with the same specifications.
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Attachment
WARNING
Using incorrect fasteners may cause damage to components. Injury and death may occur without
observing the instructions below.

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2. Remove parts
When repairing malfunction, try to determine the cause.
Before starting work, the parts or sub-assemblies that
have to be removed and replaced should be confirmed
first. After removing parts, block all holes and ports to
prevent foreign objects from entering.
3. Disassemble components
If disassembly procedures are complicated and multiple parts need to be disassembled, make sure that
disassembly methods won't affect the performance or appearance of parts. Identify each part for assembly.
4. Check parts
After removal, check each part for deformation, damage or other problems.
5. Arrange parts
Carefully arrange all the disassembled parts to make assembly easier.
Always separately arrange the replaced parts and reusable parts, and make marks on them.
6. Clean parts
Make a thorough and careful cleaning for reusable parts.
7. Assemble components
When assembling parts, always strictly use the standard values (tightening torque and clearance value,
etc.).
If following parts need to be replaced, replace them with
new ones.
Oil seal
Gasket
O-ring
Lock washer
Cotter pin
Nylon nut
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WARNING
Blowing out the dirt or other particles with compressed air may hurt your eyes. Be sure to wear goggles
during operation.
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O-ring
Gasket
Lock Washer
Nylon Nut
Cotter PinOil Seal

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8. Lubrication and seal
Use seal gum and gasket based on the position.
If seal gum is applied, install components before the seal gum dries to prevent leakage.
Apply lubricant to the movable area and friction area of components.
During assembly, apply permitted lubricant or grease to the specified area (such as oil seal).
9. Adjustment
Use proper meter and tester for adjustment.
10.Pre-coated parts
Pre-coated parts are the bolts and nuts that are coated
with seal lock adhesive in the factory.
If a pre-coated part is retightened, loosened, or moved in
any way, be sure to reapply the specified adhesive.
11.Rubber parts and rubber hoses
Avoid gasoline or oil dripping on the rubber parts or rubber hoses.
12.Hose clamp
Before removing hose, observe the position of clamp so
as to reinstall it to the same position.
Replace the deformed or dented clamps with new ones.
When reusing a hose, fix the clamp on the clamp track
portion of hose.
For elastic clamp, push tabs in the direction of arrow as
shown in the illustration after installation to widen the tabs
slightly.
13.Vise
When using vise, install protective plates on the jaws of
vise to prevent parts from being damaged.
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Seal Lock Adhesive
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Elastic Clamp
Clamp Track
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14.Dynamometer
When testing vehicle on the dynamometer, pay attention to the followings:
Place a fan in front of the vehicle. It's best to use a fan of which the power changes in proportion to the
vehicle speed.
Connect an exhaust gas ventilator.
Cool the exhaust pipe with a fan.
Keep the area around vehicle clean and tidy.
Monitor the engine coolant thermometer.
WARNING
Exhaust gas may cause injury and death. There is odorless, colorless Carbon Oxide (CO) in the exhaust
gas. People will faint and get poisoned after inhaling it.

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VEHICLE INFORMATION
Vehicle Identification Information
1. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
VIN is located on the upper left part of instrument panel
on driver side, and can be seen from the outside through
windshield.
VIN is also stamped on deck board under the front
passenger side seat.
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) consists of World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI), Vehicle
Descriptor Section (VDS) and Vehicle Indicator Section (VIS), with a total of 17-digit characters. The
detailed descriptions are as follows:
□: represents a letter or a number (letters I, O and Q cannot be used); ○: represents a number.
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LVTDBXXXXXXXXXXXX
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LVTDBXXXXXXXXXXXX
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VDS SIVWMI
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The first three digits of VIN represent world manufacturer identifier.
The fourth digit of VIN represents vehicle type.
- Letter "D" means all vehicles in the category M1.
The fifth digit of VIN represents vehicle body type and drive type.
- Letter "B" means 5-door 2-box 4 × 2 type.
The sixth digit of VIN represents transmission type.
- "1" means manual transmission.
- "2" means automatic transmission.
The seventh digit of VIN represents dynamic characteristics.
- "4" means the gasoline engine that is 2.0 L - 2.5 L (2.5 L excluded).
The eighth digit of VIN represents restraints system.
- "B" means seat belt and airbag.
The ninth digit of VIN represents check digit.
- It is used to check the accuracy of VIN record, and made out through computation after confirming
the other sixteen digits of VIN.
The tenth digit of VIN represents model year.
- "E" represents 2014.
The eleventh digit of VIN represents assembly plant code.
- "C" represents Chery Automobile Co., Ltd Dalian Branch.
The last six digits of VIN represent production sequence number.
- The number means the real production serial number of this model.
2. Vehicle name plate
The vehicle name plate is located on the right shock
absorber holder in engine compartment.
No. Definition
1World Manufacturer Identifier
2Vehicle Features
3Accuracy Check Digit
4Model Year
5Production Plant
6Sequential Number
No. WMI Code Vehicle Category
1LVV Category M1 (for vehicle type number started with 7)
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CHERY AUTOMOBILE COMPANY Ltd.,CHINA
1870 kg
LVTDBXXXXXXXXXXXX
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3. Engine number
The engine number is stamped on the engine block
under the exhaust manifold.
4. Transmission number
The transmission number (for MT model) is stamped on
the transmission case.
The transmission number (for CVT model) is stamped on
the transmission case, close to the transmission oil
dipstick.
SQR484F XXXXXXXXX
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Symbols
The symbols below are instrument cluster display symbols and some international standard symbols.
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1 - Charging System Warning Light 2 - Daytime Running Light Indicator
3 - Front Fog Indicator 4 - Rear Fog Indicator
5 - High Beam Indicator 6 - Engine Immobilizer System Warning Light
7 - Maintenance Indicator 8 - High Coolant Temperature Indicator
9 - Position Indicator 10 - EPC Warning light
11 - Engine Malfunction Warning Light 12 - Low Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light
13 - Turn Signal Indicator 14 - SRS Warning Light
15 - Driver Seat Belt Reminder Light 16 - Brake System Warning Light
17 - ABS Warning Light 18 - Front Seat Belt Reminder Light
19 - ESP Warning Light 20 - ESP OFF Warning Light
21 - Low Fuel Level Warning Light 22 - Electronic Steering System Warning Light
23 - Cruise Indicator 24 - Transmission Malfunction Warning Light
25 - Parking Brake Indicator 26 - Hazard Flasher Warning light
27 - Horn 28 - Cigarette Lighter
29 - Hood Open 30 - Windshield Washer